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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028  

The government has today (16 July) announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).  

Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.

SESRO

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November 17, 2025

Council Leader demands government intervention over escalating reservoir costs as public consultation opens

The Leader of Vale of White Horse District Council, Cllr Bethia Thomas, has written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, calling for urgent action on Thames Water’s controversial South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO).  

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August 23, 2024

Council submits response to Thames Water reservoir consultation

Published 23 August 2024 Vale of White Horse District Council has today (Friday 23 August) submitted its consultation response on Thames Water’s proposed reservoir for the district. Thames Water launched a public consultation in June on the proposed reservoir and the public have until 28 August to give their views. Plans for the controversial reservoir […]